From the Ashes

As I’m sure everyone is aware, the remaining teaching and seasonal staff will begin arriving tomorrow. The list of arrival times and methods is below. Please meet new arrivals in the appropriate location as assigned and show them to their suites. A brief tour might be polite as well.

Mr. Beckett:
Mr. Gabriel Saporta, early morning, arriving via enchanted galleon somewhere on the lake. Hopefully.

Mr. Wentz:
Mr. Ryland Blackinton, early afternoon, arriving via Floo Network in the kitchens, as the rest of the fireplaces still need to be cleaned out.

Mr. Urie:
Mr. Ryan Ross, sometime in the late evening, arriving via Apparition at the edge of the grounds on the other side of the forest.

Mr. Smith, if you would show our most recent and unexpected arrival Mr. Jonathan Walker around the castle and particularly the grounds, I’m certain he would appreciate the orientation.

Mr. Lazzara & Mr. McCoy, if you wouldn’t mind taking a look at Mr. Ross’ suite before his arrival; I believe it could stand a few general household charms, but the elves won’t go in. It seems the former occupant was rather liberal with the protection and privacy spells. I trust the two of you will be able to dispense with any lingering unpleasantness.

Sincerely,
Headmaster Schechter

My marching orders from Schechter included a rather pointed reminder that not all of the fireplaces have been cleaned. Have I forgotten some sort of personal responsibility for the task? Someone please tell me we have legions of house elves hard at work doing just this and that I needn't worry myself about it further.